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	November 1, 2010

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News of Note Election Day is tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 2) -- Don't Forget to Vote! It. Matters. Election Night 2010 Vote Naked Viewing Party, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 8 pm Join The Center's Young Professionals Council in partnership with Eden San Diego and Chile Co. Catering, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, and FlawLes Media and Events to watch the election results roll in on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The fun starts at 8 pm at Eden (1202 University Ave.). Enjoy a hosted bar and appetizers by Chile Co. culinary artists from 8-9 pm then mix and mingle until midnight. RSVP is required to enter this event. RSVP at http://vote.sdgln.com. Spotlight Events Food Distribution, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 9 am The San Diego LGBT Community Center hosts a distribution site once a month for the Community Cares Project of the San Diego Food Bank. On the first Tuesday of every month, 9-10:30 am, visit The Center's parking lot for a "one-stop-shop." Receive emergency food, pre-screen for Food Stamps and sign up for a range of other services, including employment and medical as well as low-cost utility programs. For more information, visit the San Diego Food Bank website.   Guys, Games & Grub, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 6:30 pm Have a hankering for an evening of board games, card games and pizza? Like the sound of a free monthly social event for guys 21+, where you'll meet interesting men of all ages? Then don't miss Guys, Games & Grub on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre St. For more information, contact Jeffrey Wergeles at (619) 692-2077, ext. 204, or jwergeles@thecentersd.org. Hillcrest Wind Ensemble: Fall Classics, Saturday, Nov. 6, 7 pm The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents Fall Classics, a concert of hauntingly beautiful music, at 7 pm on Saturday, Nov. 6 at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego (4190 Front St.). Music will include "Themes from Scheherazade," "Night on Bald Mountain," selections from "Carmina Burana," two new works for wind ensemble and other fall music. Tickets are available at The Windsmith, 3875 Granada Ave. in North Park. For more information, call (619) 692-2077, ext. 814, or visit www.hillcrestwindensemble.com. Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1 pm Are you ready for when disaster strikes? Join Family Matters and 50 & Better Together at The Center for an informative and practical workshop on emergency preparedness; at home, work or in your car. Do you have the necessary items to survive a major earthquake? Do you even know what they are? Come learn what you really need to know. The American Red Cross will provide you with the needed information. Giveaways will include tote bags and emergency radios. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at (619) 692-2077, ext. 121, or email families@thecentersd.org. LGBT Caregivers & Grief Support Group, First and Third Monday of each month, 5:30 pm 50 & Better Together announces the addition of a new support group to our schedule, the LGBT Caregivers & Grief Support Group, taking place on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:30pm at The Center. Facilitated by professionals from Silverado Hospice, this group will focus on those who are currently taking care of loved ones with terminal illness, as well as those who have recently faced a loss or death. Please contact Bryan McNutt at Silverado with questions, at (888) 328-4558.		Support your community with a donation today!   Program Events: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More   HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish)    HIV Testing at The Center   What's Up Down There Author Lissa Rankin, MD, at The Center, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6 pm   Red Hot Fall Women's Dance, Nov. 13, 6 pm   Grieving During the Holidays, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 pm   Lunch & Learn: Medicare Changes, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 11:30 am   Senior Financial Drop-In, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1 pm   Hillcrest Youth Center Potluck, Friday, Nov. 19, 6:30 pm Yoga for Everyone, Mondays, 10 am   Community Dr. A. Brad Truax Award Nominations Due Nov. 9   Let's Talk Education, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 pm   HIV Planning Council Seeks Members   Click on any story to see all of the latest news     A Fabulous Menu of Opportunities for Fall! This Fall season The Center has something for everyone! No matter what strikes your passion and heart most deeply, there are a menu of giving opportunities to help support the 46,000 service visits for LGBT San Diegans that we provide every year! Care about LGBT youth? Make a donation to support the Hillcrest Youth Center or the Youth Housing Project. Go here and select one of the youth services. Care about LGBT seniors?  Go here and select senior services.   Care about making sure we can Get Out the LGBT vote in November? Help support our Equality Votes. Voting. Is. Vital. Campaign! Go here and select the Public Policy Department.  Every dollar you can give helps to support the services, projects and programs that make a difference for so many in the LGBT San Diego community. You don't have to give thousands to make a difference in lives, give what you can and together we can all keep making a difference! Thank you so much for your generosity and for all you do!   Tuesday, Nov. 2 - Vote! (if you haven't already) Thursday, April 28 - Dining Out for Life 2011 Know someone who is right for the job? Current opportunities include:   Biligual Staff Counselor – Licensed or Unlicensed   Visit us online for more details about our current openings.
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